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Cumbria schools to come together to participate in Cumbria School Games Multi-Sport Festival

Over 750 children and young people from across Cumbria will be descending on the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium and Sands Centre in Carlisle to attend the 2023 Cumbria School Games. After an incredible return to live events in 2022, the 2023 Cumbria School Games is being hosted on 29 June with children from across the county… Continue reading Cumbria schools to come together to participate in Cumbria School Games Multi-Sport Festival

Public asked for views on homecare services

As part of a review of homecare services Westmorland and Furness Council is asking people to share their experiences of receiving homecare. A questionnaire is available to complete online until 14 July. The council is asking about what works well, what needs to be improved and what is most important in giving people a good… Continue reading Public asked for views on homecare services

Fare Dodger BINGO: How many have you heard?

Northern has published a bingo card in tribute to the least original excuses given by fare dodgers on its services ahead of National Bingo Day tomorrow (Tuesday 27 June). The train operator’s conductors and revenue protection teams interact with millions of customers every year – 95% of which do the right thing and have a… Continue reading Fare Dodger BINGO: How many have you heard?

Junior Citizen scheme returns to Barrow

The Junior Citizen scheme returned to Barrow on 12 June after a three year break due to Covid 19. The Junior Citizen scheme is a programme which was originally designed in Barrow over 25 years ago. It was created to deliver training to enable children to appropriately deal with situations that they may encounter in… Continue reading Junior Citizen scheme returns to Barrow

Op Merlin – arrests for drug supply, money laundering and GBH

Officers in North and West Cumbria carried out a series of warrants and other proactive action this week targeting those suspected of involvement in criminality, as well as wanted individuals. The activity was undertaken on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (19 – 21 June) and formed part of the ongoing Operation Merlin. The operation resulted in… Continue reading Op Merlin – arrests for drug supply, money laundering and GBH

Op Crosshair – Cumbria takes the lead with safeguarding operation

A safeguarding operation – Op Crosshair – was conducted in Cumbria at the weekend, with specialist officers attending the addresses of a number of firearms certificate holders to check they are adhering to the strict terms of their firearms certificate and that they do not present a risk to the public safety. The operation was… Continue reading Op Crosshair – Cumbria takes the lead with safeguarding operation

Update on Property Fire on Salthouse Road in Barrow-in-Furness

Yesterday evening, just before 1700, fire crews from across Cumbria were called to reports of a fire affecting multiple properties at the intersection of Salthouse Road and Marsh Street in Barrow-in-Furness. At the height of the fire, 8 properties were affected, and a total of 13 properties were evacuated for the residents’ safety. Three… Continue reading Update on Property Fire on Salthouse Road in Barrow-in-Furness

Jennifer is a ‘top 50’ international engineer at Sellafield

Jennifer Maher has been named as one of the top 50 women in engineering Sellafield engineers, Jennifer Maher and Jennifer Humphries have extra reasons to celebrate this Women in Engineering Day having been named in the Women in Engineering Society’s Top Women in Engineering Awards. Following in the footsteps of the first Women in Engineering… Continue reading Jennifer is a ‘top 50’ international engineer at Sellafield

Community delight at revamped playpark

A playpark has been revamped and revitalised thanks to a project led by Westmorland and Furness Council. The play area at Owlet Ash in Milnthorpe has been revamped and revitalised after consultation with the local residents’ association and children to see what they would like. Locality Team Leader Polly Straker led the project and worked… Continue reading Community delight at revamped playpark

Property Fire on Salthouse Road in Barrow-in-Furness

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service confirms that a property fire on Salthouse Road in Barrow-in-Furness has been declared a major incident, necessitating a multi-agency response. The safety and well-being of those affected remains our top priority. At around 5 p.m. on June 22nd, 9 fire engines and a number of specialist units from Cumbria… Continue reading Property Fire on Salthouse Road in Barrow-in-Furness

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